Surprising Benefits of the Family Meal

Authors

Sharon M. Fruh, University of South AlabamaFollow
Jayne A. Fulkerson, University of MinnesotaFollow
Madhuri S. Mulekar, University of South AlabamaFollow
LeeAnn J. Kendrick, Adult and Community Partnerships at Jackson County Civic Action Committee
Clista Clanton, University of South AlabamaFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal for Nurse Practitioners

Abstract

This article is a literature review on the surprising benefits of family meals. The family meal has declined drastically since 1966. Families who have frequent family meals often see the following benefits with their children and youth: enhanced vocabulary, academic success, healthy food selections, demonstration of positive values, and avoidance of high-risk behaviors (substance abuse, sexual activity, depression/suicide, violence, school problems, binge-eating/purging, and excessive weight loss). Nurse practitioners are in an excellent position to assess for family meal frequency and encourage families to make family meals a reality.

First Page

18

Last Page

22

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2010.04.017

Publication Date

1-2011

Department

University Libraries

Recommended Citation

Fruh, Sharon M.; Fulkerson, Jayne A.; Mulekar, Madhuri S.; Kendrick, LeeAnn J.; and Clanton, Clista, "Surprising Benefits of the Family Meal" (2011). University Faculty and Staff Publications. 27.
https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/usa_faculty_staff_pubs/27